Dense Blazing Star (Spicata)

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Dense Blazing Star (Spicata)

The
Dense Blazing Star (Spicata) is generally described as
a perennial forb/herb.
This
is
native to the U.S. (United States)
has its most active growth period in the
summer .
The
Dense Blazing Star (Spicata) has
green foliage and
inconspicuous
purple flowers, with
a smattering of
conspicuous brown fruits or seeds.
The greatest bloom is usually observed in the
late summer,
with fruit and seed production starting in the
summer and continuing until
fall.
Leaves are
not retained year to year.
The
Dense Blazing Star (Spicata) has a
moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a
slow growth rate.
At maturity, the typical
Dense Blazing Star (Spicata) will reach up to
4.5 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of
0 inches.

The
Dense Blazing Star (Spicata) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by
container, corms, seed.
It has a
slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have
low vigor.
Note that cold stratification is
not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below
-18°F.
has
low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.